Should Seahawks be interested in Brandon Marshall?

Brandon Marshall (left) has had some difficult times in Denver, but clearly is one of the top receiving talents in the NFL. Should the Seahawks be interested … and at what price? (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Given the persistent rumblings that disgruntled Denver Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall might be a fit for the Seattle Seahawks, there’s a must-read story today in the Denver Post for anyone interested in understanding more about the controversial star.

Let’s not go crazy over the Marshall trade rumors at this point, given they’re mostly based on the fact that new Seahawks offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates and quarterbacks coach Jedd Fisch worked with Marshall in Denver two years ago.

That, of course, doesn’t assure they want to work with him again. Could just as well mean they have insights into his character that would lead them to advise against bringing him to Seattle.

But Marshall is a huge talent — one of the absolute best receivers in the NFL — and would give the Seahawks a breakaway threat they sorely need. He’s also made it clear he wants out of Denver.

Whether there’s a legitimate chance of Marshall coming here or not, it’s well worth reading this piece by Mike Klis in the Post as he explains how the murder of teammate Darrent Williams three years ago affected Marshall.

Marshall is expected to testify in the murder trial of Willie Clark, which will begin with opening statements on Tuesday in Denver.

Marshall was with Williams at a New Year’s Eve party just moments before the cornerback was gunned down while driving through downtown Denver in a limousine and apparently was involved in an altercation that may have led to the shooting.

Klis writes that Williams’ death continues to torment Marshall, who has never spoken publicly of the incident but revealed some insights in a police report following a DUI stop 10 months after the murder.

It wasn’t until Marshall was allegedly fortified with 0.116 of truth serum while driving impaired on Oct. 22, 2007, that he revealed what may have been his deepest sentiments.

“I hate Denver,” Marshall said, as written by the arresting officer in the police report.

“I hope I get traded. I hate this (bleeping) city.”

Marshall has proved he doesn’t really hate Denver. He has repeatedly said he loves the fans who have supported him through his capricious time here. A few lines down in that police report, though, came what may have been the root of all his fury.